LINAMAR CORP (LNR.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:LNR • CA53278L1076
92.68 CAD
-0.07 (-0.08%)
Last: Mar 4, 2026, 07:00 PM
This LNR.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to LNR. LNR was compared to 4 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. LNR has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. LNR is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. LNR.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- LNR had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year LNR had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years LNR has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years LNR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- LNR has a Return On Assets of 2.20%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LNR outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- LNR has a Return On Equity (4.01%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- LNR has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.02%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- LNR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.55%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.38%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (7.02%) for LNR is above the 3 year average (6.55%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.2% | ||
| ROE | 4.01% | ||
| ROIC | 7.02% |
ROA(3y)4.18%
ROA(5y)4.38%
ROE(3y)7.69%
ROE(5y)7.72%
ROIC(3y)6.55%
ROIC(5y)6.26%
1.3 Margins
- LNR's Profit Margin of 2.39% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LNR outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LNR has declined.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 9.09%, LNR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- LNR's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- LNR has a Gross Margin of 14.61%. This is in the better half of the industry: LNR outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
- LNR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.39% | ||
| GM | 14.61% |
OM growth 3Y-0.8%
OM growth 5Y0%
PM growth 3Y-27.61%
PM growth 5Y-15.91%
GM growth 3Y-0.31%
GM growth 5Y-0.22%
2. LNR.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- LNR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for LNR has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, LNR has less shares outstanding
- LNR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- LNR has an Altman-Z score of 2.83. This is not the best score and indicates that LNR is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- LNR has a better Altman-Z score (2.83) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of LNR is 2.22, which is a good value as it means it would take LNR, 2.22 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- LNR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.22. This is amongst the best in the industry. LNR outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- LNR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.31. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- LNR has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.31) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.83 |
ROIC/WACC0.92
WACC7.65%
2.3 Liquidity
- LNR has a Current Ratio of 1.84. This is a normal value and indicates that LNR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- LNR has a better Current ratio (1.84) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
- LNR has a Quick Ratio of 1.11. This is a normal value and indicates that LNR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- LNR has a Quick ratio of 1.11. This is in the better half of the industry: LNR outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 |
3. LNR.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for LNR have decreased by -0.80% in the last year.
- Measured over the past 5 years, LNR shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.61% on average per year.
- LNR shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -5.33%.
- Measured over the past years, LNR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.37% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.8%
EPS 3Y14.51%
EPS 5Y6.61%
EPS Q2Q%6.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.33%
Revenue growth 3Y17.42%
Revenue growth 5Y7.37%
Sales Q2Q%-3.57%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.60% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.18% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y3.37%
EPS Next 2Y8.27%
EPS Next 3Y12.6%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.07%
Revenue Next 2Y3.64%
Revenue Next 3Y3.18%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. LNR.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.36, which indicates a very decent valuation of LNR.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LNR is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- LNR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.74.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.05, the valuation of LNR can be described as reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LNR is on the same level as its industry peers.
- LNR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.05 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LNR is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LNR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.17 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- LNR has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- LNR's earnings are expected to grow with 12.60% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.78
PEG (5Y)1.42
EPS Next 2Y8.27%
EPS Next 3Y12.6%
5. LNR.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- LNR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.23%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.08, LNR is paying slightly less dividend.
- LNR's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.23% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of LNR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 15.99%!
- LNR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- LNR has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.99%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- LNR pays out 26.96% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of LNR is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP26.96%
EPS Next 2Y8.27%
EPS Next 3Y12.6%
LNR.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:LNR (3/4/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
92.68
-0.07 (-0.08%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)11-12 2025-11-12/amc
Earnings (Next)03-04 2026-03-04/amc
Inst Owners20.98%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners35.8%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.52B
Revenue(TTM)10.09B
Net Income(TTM)241.47M
Analysts78
Price Target96.73 (4.37%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.23% |
Yearly Dividend1
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.99%
DP26.96%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.5%
Min EPS beat(2)1.02%
Max EPS beat(2)3.98%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)7.92%
Min EPS beat(4)1.02%
Max EPS beat(4)14.48%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)8.74%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)8.07%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)8.13%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.14%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.22%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.06%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.22%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.33%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.83%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.35%
PT rev (1m)6.55%
PT rev (3m)12.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.61%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.82%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.05 | ||
| P/S | 0.55 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.06 | ||
| P/B | 0.92 | ||
| P/tB | 1.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.17 |
EPS(TTM)9.9
EY10.68%
EPS(NY)11.51
Fwd EY12.42%
FCF(TTM)16.29
FCFY17.58%
OCF(TTM)22.8
OCFY24.6%
SpS169.59
BVpS101.17
TBVpS68.47
PEG (NY)2.78
PEG (5Y)1.42
Graham Number150.12
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.2% | ||
| ROE | 4.01% | ||
| ROCE | 11.17% | ||
| ROIC | 7.02% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.26% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.45% | ||
| OM | 9.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.39% | ||
| GM | 14.61% | ||
| FCFM | 9.6% |
ROA(3y)4.18%
ROA(5y)4.38%
ROE(3y)7.69%
ROE(5y)7.72%
ROIC(3y)6.55%
ROIC(5y)6.26%
ROICexc(3y)7.42%
ROICexc(5y)7.24%
ROICexgc(3y)10.64%
ROICexgc(5y)10.8%
ROCE(3y)10.42%
ROCE(5y)9.96%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.07%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.47%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.32%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.81%
OM growth 3Y-0.8%
OM growth 5Y0%
PM growth 3Y-27.61%
PM growth 5Y-15.91%
GM growth 3Y-0.31%
GM growth 5Y-0.22%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.92
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.22 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.22 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 61.96% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.84% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.95% | ||
| Profit Quality | 401.43% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.83 |
F-Score7
WACC7.65%
ROIC/WACC0.92
Cap/Depr(3y)116.63%
Cap/Depr(5y)94.15%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.26%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.54%
Profit Quality(3y)92.83%
Profit Quality(5y)168.68%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.8%
EPS 3Y14.51%
EPS 5Y6.61%
EPS Q2Q%6.81%
EPS Next Y3.37%
EPS Next 2Y8.27%
EPS Next 3Y12.6%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.33%
Revenue growth 3Y17.42%
Revenue growth 5Y7.37%
Sales Q2Q%-3.57%
Revenue Next Year-4.07%
Revenue Next 2Y3.64%
Revenue Next 3Y3.18%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-2.3%
EBIT growth 3Y16.48%
EBIT growth 5Y7.37%
EBIT Next Year67.3%
EBIT Next 3Y15.06%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y16114.2%
FCF growth 3Y1.81%
FCF growth 5Y2.55%
OCF growth 1Y83.83%
OCF growth 3Y11.33%
OCF growth 5Y1.44%
LINAMAR CORP / LNR.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LNR stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to LNR.CA.
What is the valuation status for LNR stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to LINAMAR CORP (LNR.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for LINAMAR CORP?
LINAMAR CORP (LNR.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for LNR stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LINAMAR CORP (LNR.CA) is expected to grow by 3.37% in the next year.
Is the dividend of LINAMAR CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of LINAMAR CORP (LNR.CA) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 26.96%.